Municipal Law Enforcement Officer II Mobile Enforcement & Security

Actively patrolling the Citys 108 named Parks as well as other municipal properties to ensure the security of those facilities and general compliance with the Citys By-laws namely the Parks and Facilities By-law and Trespass By-Law. Investigate and enforce various by-laws and municipal standards when contraventions are identified through patrol or responding to calls for including the undertaking of an arrest under s. 9 of the Trespass to Property Act. Respond to security alarms and provide backup to other officers as needed acting as the seniormost security officers within the division. Provide coverage to MLEO Level I duties as required. Utilizing IEE (Inform Educate Enforce) methodology to achieve compliance by the most efficient and effective means. Collecting and maintaining evidence relative to investigations issuing Penalty Notices under the Citys Administrative Monetary Penalty System and preparing for and initiating prosecution for Provincial Offences matters as they relate to municipal enforcement and compliance.

1. Perform active vehicular and foot patrols of the Citys various parks and properties including interior inspections of facilities as required and directed. Ensure the overall security of those facilities and properties and their compliance with applicable law.

2. Investigate complaints and concerns on both public and private property as they relate to various municipal regulations undertaking enforcement of contraventions efficiently and effectively.

3. Keep and maintain daily and monthly logs. Ensure completeness of files especially when collecting evidence in the field that may later be relied upon for the purpose of enforcement.

4. Using City issued equipment and devices to take photographs issue penalty notices work orders trespasses and other administrative orders as required.

5. Undertake data entry into municipal databases creating and maintaining enforcement records or creating and maintaining documents that will be distributed or issued to members of the public as part of either education or enforcement efforts.

6. Provide additional security coverage at times where site specific security details require a larger presence or if assistance is needed to gain compliance by responding to calls for service and providing enforcement including undertaking an arrest as contemplated through s.9 of the TPA.

7. Provide support to other MLES investigations operations or enforcement files not specifically assigned to mobile security and enforcement by attending either alongside other officers as a witness or for the collection of evidence and enforcement when other MLES staff are not available.

8. Provide coverage to MLEO Level I officers on an as needed basis.

Must have intermediate level of word processing. Familiarity with municipal property database and ticketing software applications is preferred. Must possess good interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally or in written form. Must be capable of maintaining personal decorum and de-escalating third party hostility. Must be capable of performing the physical mental and visual demands of the positions work tasks including regularly crouching and kneeling regular lifting up to 40lbs and occasional moving and lifting of up to 85lbs standing or sitting for extended periods traversing uneven or difficult terrain and climbing. Must be able to work independently and as a team and have the flexibility to deal effectively with changing demands and cyclical workloads. Requires an individual who is able to work evenings and weekends when required. Must be able to perform in highly stressful environments. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current criminal reference check with vulnerable sector check.

Requires two (2) year college diploma in Law Enforcement or equivalent qualification in a recognized discipline and up to two years relative experience. Must have a valid Ontario Security Licence and a valid Ontario Drivers Licence.

Cupe 126 - Job Class 8

$37.48/hour

This is a temporary contract up to 7 months.

Friday October 16 2026 at 11:59pm

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